Physical therapy and rehabilitation services

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Center at HCA Houston Clear Lake is committed to the highest level of excellence in the care of every patient. As a hospital-based program, we provide the best rehabilitation experience in the Houston Bay Area with a continuum of care that meets your needs as you progress.

A dedicated wing within an acute-care setting, the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center equipped with every service you need on your journey to recovery, including:

Self-contained gym and exercise area, as well as a training kitchen and bathroom

Occupational therapy - focuses on the ability to accomplish the activities of daily living. This is also referred to as the “occupations” of self-care, including eating, dressing, bathing and toileting.

Stroke is also a common condition that requires neurological rehabilitation as are neurological disorders and neuromuscular diseases, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), Multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease.

Patients may be referred to our inpatient rehabilitation program by a physician, discharge planner, family or staff member, case manager, social services professional or third-party payer. Our clinical liaison will complete onsite screening to determine the patient’s needs and appropriateness for our inpatient rehabilitation program. Admission requires that patients:

Our physical therapists will work with patients to enhance their health by developing individualized fitness and wellness programs for a healthier and more active lifestyle. Treatment is conducted in a private room by therapists who have received specialized postgraduate training.

Prenatal and postpartum therapy

Pregnancy and delivery bring extraordinary changes to the body. Before your baby’s arrival, physical therapy can help with conditions such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome as well as pain in the back, groin, tailbone, neck and hip.

Postpartum muscle weakness, if not addressed, can lead to incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain and back pain. After your baby arrives, with the help of our physical therapists, new mothers are encouraged to focus on therapy for back pain that may persist after delivery, weakened stomach muscles, and pain in the pelvic floor.

Pelvic pain

The pelvic floor is the area between the pubic bone in the front and the tailbone at the back. It is richly meshed with several small muscles, nerves, and other soft tissues. These structures form a sling that supports abdominal and pelvic organs - primarily the bladder, uterus, and bowel.

Women and men may experience pelvic pain for a variety of reasons. These pain syndromes can be separated into three categories:

Myofascial (muscle and fascia) - muscles of the pelvic floor can be tense, weak, shortened, or uncoordinated. Scars and fascia tightness may contribute to pain.

Nerve related - pudendal neuralgia is sometimes called “the carpal tunnel syndrome of the pelvic floor.” It is caused by the compression of the pudendal nerve and can cause perineal or rectal pain. Injuries during childbirth, prolonged downward pressure on the pelvic floor, and/or prolonged sitting and bicycling are common causes of pudendal neuralgia.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation at HCA Houston Healthcare

Rehabilitation refers to the process of helping a patient recover from a serious injury or illness. Patients often have to regain strength and learn new ways of completing normal, daily activities. Physical therapy, a branch of rehabilitation, focuses on building strength and mobility after disease, injury or surgery.

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